Liquor tax debate dominates House session
A lengthy debate in the Georgia House focused on liquor tax proposals. Amendments to raise dealer and dispensary taxes drew strong party line reactions, with figures like Wright and Flanders backing higher rates while others sought restraint. The session also addressed cigar and cigarette taxes and local tax provisions, and adjourned after an extended discussion on the general tax bill.
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Cigecette
Floyd
Flanders
O Wright
Pool
NeKulb
Georgia
Ueomore
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Remedy for Indigestion
Indigestion relief claim for stomach upset and dyspepsia. Mentions headaches and low mood as conditions. Attributed to Horsford’s Acid Phosphate product as a natural remedy from the era.
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Horsford
Seaboard Air Line Runs Final Birmingham Excursion
The Seaboard Air Line Railway offers its last Birmingham excursion this season. Train departs Union Depot at 8 30 A M on Monday August 1st, returns to Birmingham Tuesday at 6 P M. Ample accommodations available.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Birmingham
Union Depot
Old Benot
Missionary Association Formed At Young Men's Christian Association
A Thursday night meeting at the Young Men's Christian Association hall organized a Young Peoples' Missionary Association in Atlanta. Lynn R. Walker chaired and Dr Marion Hull led the temporary committee as the group prepares to launch the Atlanta Costriers of the Young Peoples' Mission Alliance. The event drew local figures and attendees from other cities amid strong enthusiasm. A fall missionary convention is planned to gather prominent youth workers from across the region.
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Young Men's Chistian Association
Young Peoples’ Missionary Association
Lynn R. Walker
West End
Young Peoples’ Mission
Y Alliance
Another Judge for Atlanta
Senate measures pass in Atlanta including a bill for election of extra judges in the circuit, currently the Atlanta circuit, and a military law codification moving two year service. A Senate inquiry on the chia labor bill moves to Immigration and Labor committee. Merchant marine resolution urges Congress to build up U S ships post Panama Canal opening.
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House
Waller B. Bul
Blalwk
Thirty-Ffth
Atlanta
Wheatley
United States
Miller
General Judiciary
West
Steed
Senator Hands
Senate Committee
McHenry
King
Bloodworth
Hand
Fitzgerald
Copelaw
Foy
Bunn
Lumsden
Peyton
Carswell
Merchant Marine
Copelan
Congress
Panama Canal
Copetan
Georgia
Georga
Usum
Strange
Cauaren
Stnatur Bialvee
Menuior Copemn
Tesolulien
Wang Dill
Foster
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Union
Inter Militia
Anti Cigarette Measure Gains Hearty Support In Georgia
Georgia House backs higher cigarette tax from 10 to 25 dollars a year and tightens penalties on manufacturing selling or giving away cigarette papers. Debate covers a proposed immigration department and an automatic burglar alarm for the treasury. Also reported: vagrancy law revision, county tax digests show gains, extradition and pardon actions, arbitration appointments, and militia modernization.
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Alexander
Wiccx
Irwin
House
DeKalb
Seacoast
Western and Atlantic Committee
Committee On Rules
Maxwell
Twigza
Jeffersonville
Twiggs Courty
Messrs Duggan and Walker
Washington
Sandersville
Alford
Worth—Two Hills
Sylvester
Swilling
Franklin
Carnesville
City Court of
Rainey
Terrel
Dawson
Eouse
Green
Cobb
Mesers
Hall, Davis and Felder
Bibb
Bibb County
Cureton
Dade
Dade County
Moore
Moog
Mr. Moore
Ball Ground
Trenton
Messrs. Holder Et al
Ezckson
Jonescfo
Haddock
Jones County
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Saf DeWalb
Therougse Committee On Temperance
Poreter
Floyd
Floyd and Mr. Corn
Corn
Georgia
Temperance Committee
Porter
Committee On Banks and Banking
Ashley
Lowndes
Burnesdale
Wi'kex
States
Treasury Department
Capitol
Treasury
Jimmy Men
Georgia Senate bills on salaries and road obstructions
A fragment notes bills from senators Crum Peyton and Wilcox. Crum proposes raising the state entomologist salary from 1500 to 2000 dollars. Peyton submits a bill to clear obstructions except booms or dams on Georgia streams. Wilcox introduces a measure affecting Irwin and Wilcox counties.
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Crum
Dooly
Peyton
Georgia
Wilcox
Irwin and
Sarsaparilla Claim From Hood Company Ad
An advertisement from C. J. Hood Co. of Lowell Massachusetts touts Hond sarsaparilla as rejuvenating and vitalizing. It promotes a post paid plan on receipt of the advertisement and presents the product as a cure for welfare and pleasures.
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C. J. Hood Co
Hond
Sarsaparjila
Lowell
Mass
Savannah Quarantine Forces Changes in South Atlantic League
Savannah’s quarantine against Florida hurts the South Atlantic League schedule. Augusta considers postponing three Jacksonville games as a result, fearing financial losses if Savannah trips are curtailed. Proposals include moving games to other league cities, with Jacksonville remaining under quarantine guidance.
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Florida
Augusta
Yellow Fever
Augusta Baseball
Jacksonville
Boyer
Jacksonville I
Jese
Columbus
Montgomery
Wilmington
N. C
Charlotte
Savenah
Jacksonvile
Two Boys Escape From Fulton County Industrial Farm
Pink Gentle and Charley Bone, about 18, escaped yesterday afternoon around 4 30 from the Fulton County Industrial Farm. They fled toward the South River, both dark skinned, with Bone bearing a facial scar and wearing arm bands labeled Bone No 1 and Gentle No 24.
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Pink Gentle
Charley Bone
Fulton County
Charlie Bone
South River
Gentle
Atlanta Merchants Rally to Fund Big Ad Campaign
A Atlanta Merchants and Manufacturers Association committee reports strong local support for a $2,500 to $2,600 fall advertising drive. Subscriptions from firms like Everett Ridley & Co and Piedmont Hotel push toward funding five southern newspapers to promote Atlanta as a major advertising and manufacturing hub. A letter to local merchants explains the effort and cites similar southern group successes.
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Merchants and Manufacturers of
Atlanta
Atlanta Merchants' and Manufacturers’ Association
Alantt
Lst
South
Everett, Ridley & Co
Robinson’ [& Co
Trustt
Silvey Hat Company
John [Silvey Co
W. W. Stovall & Bro
Robinson Neckwear Co
Third National Bank
Fourth National Bank
Dobbs & Wey Co
McCord, Stewart Co
Kimbaili House
Piedmont
J. K. Orr Shoe Co
Ernest L. Rhodes & Co
M. Cc. iHiser & Co
Atlanta Woodwara Company
Gholstin, Cunningham, Spring Bed Company
P. D. Baker
Itue Merchants and Manufacturers of
Asso‘ctation
Wwe
Chamber of Commerce
Association
Lynchburg
Charleston
Highroad
Knoxville
Uke
Atlanta Merchants Association appeals for advertising fund
A historical advertisement promotes Atlanta advantages and urges merchants to join a promotional fund. It outlines a seven page annual advertising plan across leading papers, with fifty dollar annual dues and installments, inviting names to R H B White and listing committee members including Gordon Kiser and J. M. Hudson as chairs and trustees.
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Atelanta
Amercdant
Atlanta
Mauicles
Cand
R. HB. White
Care Everett, Ridley & Co
R. KH. White
Gordon Kiser
N. M Hudson
Walfred Truitt
Oseph Hirsch, JR
Ernest Tl. Rhodes
M. Blount
Elmo Massengale
New Homies in the West for Homeseekers Tickets
Prospecting note promotes westward settlement with farmers, mechanics and merchants described as prosperous. Announces Monthly Homeseekers tickets at stand 34 and invites readers to request free booklets, maps, and information from W B Aniskern in Chicago.
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W.B Aniskern
Chicago
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